The Chicago Bears aren’t done just yet on the first day of the free agency negotiating period. The Bears are expected to sign former Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
According to the Sun-Times‘ Patrick Finley, it’s a three-year, $21 million deal for Walker.
Walker is coming off a breakout year with the Titans, where he notched 7.0 sacks, 32 pressures and 16 QB hits. He also earned a 72.8 grade from Pro Football Focus.
For reference, Walker had more sacks than Justin Jones, Trevis Gipson and Dominique Robinson combined. Also, his 16 QB hits were just four shy of Chicago’s team total of 20.
Three-year deal in total for DeMarcus Walker and the #Bears.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2023
Walker, a former second-round pick in 2017, joins a defensive end group that also includes Gipson and Robinson. Still, the Bears have plenty of work to do on the defensive line, especially along the interior.
Walker becomes the fourth signing of the day for general manager Ryan Poles. He joins linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards, as well as offensive guard Nate Davis.
